“History, culture, mountain, and beach await”
7 Day Fantastic El Cid Land Guided Motorcycle Tour in Spain
La Carrasca Moto Cottage, Náquera, Valencian Community, Spain
Marvelous Spain Motorcycle Tour
Spain Moto Experiences invites you to join this motorcycle tour. In this experience, you will ride your motorcycles in the areas of east Spain through which El Cid spoke. This experience is fantastic because 90% of its route runs along roads with very little traffic, perfect for a motorcycle ride, for visiting more than eight castles and medieval walled cities, for its unique landscapes and of course, for the exclusive experience of a Glamping Camp in the middle of nowhere, where we will dine in the light of the stars. You will also visit the best restaurants to taste the best paellas and typical dishes of the area. So, don't hesitate to join and be prepared for the fantastic experience awaiting.
Key information
- Terrain: 90% secondary roads
- Bike: rental bike (BMW pre-1980 R75 and R90)
- Mileage: 1,110 kilometers / 690 miles
- Daily rides: 175 - 250 kilometers / 109 - 155 miles
- Meals: full board
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Valencia
- See Cuenca's famous hanging houses
- Ride in search of Rubielos de Mora and Teruel
- Pass through a beautiful wine-growing area full of vineyards
- Visit the regions of Maestrazgo and Matarraña
- Pass Albarracín and its beautiful wall
- See the unmistakable Ebro Delta
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Advanced
Styles
5 riding days in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: 3-5 participants
Airport transfer available:
Alicante–Elche Airport (US$119 per person)
Alicante–Elche Airport (US$119 per person)
Airport transfer included:
Valencia Airport
Airport transfer available:
Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (US$59 per person)
Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (US$59 per person)
Accommodation
During this tour, you will stay at various charming hotels, selected hostels, luxury villas of the highest categories, and Glamping Camp Tierra-Safari.
Program
Description
The Cid Campeador was a famous Castilian knight of the Middle Ages who fought against the taifa kingdoms and their emirs and sometimes against the very Christian kings who often did not pay them homage, always at the command of their own hosts. Today, friend of emirs and enemy of Christian kings and tomorrow, everything opposite; always fighting for their interests and that of theirs, their agreements and wars with each other are well-known, worthy of the best diplomacy and cunning of personages of any chapter of House of Cards, if comparing it with the present time.
Itinerary
You will visit the regions of Maestrazgo, with its beautiful Morella as the main area. Then, on the way to Calamocha, you will visit Mirambell and Cantavieja with very beautiful walled areas.
For two nights, you will stay at the Glamping Camp of Tierra-Safari (a partner company), in order to discover the beauty of the Jiloca Valley and the castles of Peracense, Molina de Aragón, and Daroca.
Next, you will leave Albarracín and its beautiful wall to reach Cuenca and enjoy the beauty of its famous hanging houses, its sickles, and the beautiful karstic landscape of the Enchanted City. You will end the trip back to Valencia, not without passing through a beautiful wine-growing area full of vineyards.
Of course, remember that because Spain Moto Experiences is foodies and die-hard gourmets, in this experience, you will also visit the best restaurants to taste the best paellas and typical dishes of the area and all this, watered with the best wines.
Day 1 - Sunday: Arrival at La Carrasca Moto Cottage (70 kilometers / 44 miles)
- Pick up from the airport
- Briefing and welcome dinner at night
- Overnight at La Carrasca Moto Cottage
Day 2 - Monday: Valencia to Morella (215 kilometers / 134 miles)
- Route from Valencia to Morella through the best county roads in the area
- Picnic en route (included)
- Typical siesta for 25 minutes
- Visit to Morella Castle
- Gourmet dinner in hotel restaurant
- Overnight in a charming hotel near Morella
Day 3 - Tuesday: Morella to Calamocha (175 kilometers / 109 miles)
- Route from Morella to Calamocha
- Picnic en route (included)
- Visits to the walled cities of Mirambell and Cantavieja
- Typical siesta for 25 minutes
- Night and dinner at Glamping Camp Tierra-Safari
Day 4 - Wednesday: Calamocha (175 kilometers / 109 miles)
- Route from Calamocha to Calamocha
- Visits to the castles of Peracense, Molina de Aragón, and Daroca
- Picnic en route (included)
- Typical siesta for 25 minutes
- Overnight and dinner at Glamping Camp Tierra-Safari
Day 5 - Thursday: Calamocha to Cuenca (200 kilometers / 124 miles)
- Route from Calamocha to Cuenca, passing through Albarracín and La Ciudad Encantada
- Visit to the Castle of Albarracín and its walls
- Picnic en route (included)
- Typical siesta for 25 minutes
- Gourmet dinner in select restaurant in Cuenca
- Overnight in a charming hotel in Cuenca
Day 6 - Friday: Cuenca to Naquera (250 kilometers / 155 miles)
- Visit to the walled area, the hanging houses, and the Jewish quarter of Cuenca
- Route from Cuenca to Naquera
- Picnic en route (included)
- Typical siesta for 25 minutes
- Farewell dinner in Ná quera
- Overnight at La Carrasca Moto Cottage
Day 7 - Saturday: Departure from Valencia (70 kilometers / 44 miles)
- Visit to the historical center of Valencia (according to flight schedules)
- Airport transfer
Notes
- Spain Moto Experiences will be able to change the itinerary and even hotels and restaurants due to inclement weather or the poor condition of any of the roads to be traveled.
- For riders, they have to be over 25 years old and have a motorcycle driving license with no power limit in force for at least two years.
Skill level:
Advanced
- can ride for five to six hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Included excursions
- Visit Morella
- Visit the castle of Peniscola
- Visit the hanging houses of Cuenca and its Jewish quarter
Location
This motorcycle tour will take you touring the east of Spain, including Valencia, Morella, Teruel, Albarracín, and Cuenca.
Food
You will be served three daily meals, consisting of a complete breakfast and two meals (one strong and one lighter, sometimes picnic). Spain Moto Experiences loves riding a motorcycle and they also love good food. Since they are foodies and gourmets, they will bring you to discover and eat the best paellas in Valencia city and surroundings. Valencia is the land of paella, different types and flavors with a common denominator, authenticity, and the genuine taste of rice, grown in the Spanish Levante.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Pickup at Valencia Airport (VLC) with a vehicle with a driver on arrival day
- 6 nights accommodation
- Full breakfast every morning
- The meals or dinners stipulated in the itinerary
- BMW pre-1980 R75 and R90, in a perfect condition to use
- Travel manual and a road map with marked itinerary
- Expert bilingual guide on a motorcycle
- Gift of a Roundie beach towel with a leather coupling to cinch on your motorcycle
What's not included
- Meals or dinners not stipulated in the itinerary
- Airline tickets
- Gasoline and tolls
- Drinks outside the schedule of the meals or stipulated dinners
- Personal expenses and tips
- Transfers to Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (round trip, 50 EUR per person for groups of more than 5 people)
- Transfers to Alicante-Elche Airport (round trip, 100 EUR per person for groups of more than 5 people)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ALC
Alicante–Elche Airport
153 km
Transfer available for additional US$119 per person
VLC
Valencia Airport
19 km
Transfer included
CDT
Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport
74 km
Transfer available for additional US$59 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Valencia Airport (VLC). Transfer from and to the airport is included. The organizer will pick you up from the airport.
If you arrive at Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), the additional transfer cost is Eur 100, and the transfer from Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) is Eur 50. Please send the request with the airport name noted.
Airport: Alicante–Elche Airport
Airport transfer available:
Alicante–Elche Airport (US$119 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Valencia Airport
Airport transfer included: Valencia Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport
Airport transfer available:
Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (US$59 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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